If you are looking out doing a fundraiser either sooner or later than Easter, the deadlines are basically the week before delivery.

This picture is of our first small crop of Wave Medleys we grew for our garden centers, and gives you a good idea of what to expect for your fundraiser pots.

The deadline for the Mother’s Day Wave Medley Fundraiser is May 4. We hope to hear from you soon.

We are growing them in a #8 pot with two colors of Wave Petunias per pot. The Wave Petunia Medleys are a great way for gardeners to add a lot of color to flower beds or containers quickly by planting a few big pots instead of a lot of smaller pots.

If you are looking for a easy plant fundraiser for your school’s cheerleading squad, band or sports team to raise money quickly, fundraising with plants is perfect for your organization’s needs. Our Wave Petunia Medleys are also available for your non-profit organization plant sale fundraiser.

All of these shipped out today. Coming to a fundraiser near you!

695    6" Merlot
522    6" Ice Punch
653    6" White
676    6" Marble
136    6" Maroon

1475  8" Red
  816  8" Maroon
  277  8" White

  87  10" White
106  10" Pink

The Merlot is a dark red with an “oak” type leaf. I think it is my new favorite color. It is very close in color to the Maroon which is another darker red color. Here are some pictures of what the poinsettias look like this week. It is hard to get good pictures of poinsettias. On sunny days the colors look faded out. Ice Punch is another great poinsettia with punch colored leaves and a creamy-white frosted center.

Poinsettia Update and Information:  Well, we have almost completely sold out for the 2011 Holiday Poinsettia season.  Thanks to all our Fundraiser Partners!    There are still some 8″ red and a few colors out there in every size but quantities are very limited. 

How do I store my poinsettias before distribution?  I have received several calls about poinsettia care lately and thought I’d post some helpful information.  When you receive your poinsettias you need to unbox them and unsleeve them so they can breathe. Check the soil. If the soil is dry you need to water them. If the soil is moist, they can be left alone for the time being. It’s very important not to over water a holiday poinsettia. Also, if it is necessary to store the poinsettias in a facility over the weekend, make sure the temperature doesn’t go below 68 degrees. Interestingly enough, Holiday Poinsettias are native to Mexico and don’t like the cold!

Mum Update 9-14-11: We experienced a heat delay on the mums with the record heat we had this summer. The heat delays the blooming of the mums. We expect to be 1-2 weeks later having color on our mums this fall. Please contact your sales rep if you have any questions regarding this.

Now is the  time to get your order in for our fall mum fundraisers and winter poinsettia fundraisers. Order early. Quantities are limited.

Interested in our Fall Mum Fundraiser or maybe our Poinsettia Fundraiser? Click on the links and find out more!

Need some help getting started and having a successful fundraiser? Check out our Fundraiser Success page for how to do it all!

Poinsettia Update 9-14-11: We have about 20,000 6″ Red poinsettias left available, and expect to be sold out by the middle of October. Please contact us soon to get your poinsettia fundraiser booked of 2011

We hope to hear from you soon.